School-Based Therapist (Hickman County)

centerstone; Centerville (TN); On-site; USD 42,300 - 46,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision health coverage

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

403b retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and ten paid holidays

AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability

Employee Resource Groups

Continuing education opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Centerstone is seeking a School-Based Therapist for the 2026-2027 school year. This role is ideal for both experienced therapists and new Master's-level graduates who want to support students in a school setting.

The position includes a $2,000 sign-on bonus and follows a 10-month school calendar, ensuring stable income and benefits throughout the year. Applicants should hold a relevant Master's degree and possess good clinical judgment.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree is required in Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or related fields.
• License-eligible in respective discipline preferred.
• Clinical experience through practicums or internships is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to clients in a school setting.
• Complete timely clinical documentation.
• Create and update treatment plans according to policy.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Therapy service provision

Documentation skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Clinical Psychology or related field

Job description

Centerstone is among the nation's leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people's lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION

Join our team as a School-Based Therapist for the 2026-2027 school year, with start-up activities beginning in late July. This opportunity is ideal for both experienced therapists and new Master's-level graduates with clinical internship experience who are passionate about supporting students.

This position offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus and follows a 10-month school calendar with pay distributed across a 12-month employment period, providing the stability of consistent income and benefits throughout the year. Therapists also have the option to work during the summer months for additional income or enjoy the flexibility of taking the summer off.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Provide therapy to clients in a school setting while maintaining good clinical judgement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to formulate a diagnosis upon completion of intake assessment
• Complete timely clinical documentation
• Create and update treatment plans according to policy
• Provide therapy services based upon assessment of clinical needs and diagnosis
• Respond to supervisory communication including urgent care situations and other clinical needs as applicable in virtual or face to face settings
• Keep administrative supervisor informed of all potential issues that could impact the program or the organization
• Respond to needs of clients in a timely and professional manner
• Demonstrate good clinical judgment in client care

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to successfully utilize computer/electronic equipment and software

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Requirements

• A Master's degree is required in one of the following fields: Clinical Psychology, Mental Health (MH) Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and/or a specialization in MH Counseling
• License-eligible in respective discipline preferred.

OR

• Applicants with a Master's degree in a related field (outside of the disciplines listed above) must meet the following criteria:
  • Completion of at least 24 graduate-level semester hours in psychology, social work, counseling, or other behavioral health-related coursework.
  • Relevant coursework and work experience in the following areas:
    • Clinical treatment and treatment planning
    • Appraisal and assessment of mental disorders
    • Psychopathology
    • Use of the DSM for diagnostic purposes within a clinical internship or practicum in a behavioral health setting

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Clinical experience is required. This may be fulfilled through clinical practicums or internships completed as part of a master's degree program.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Must possess a valid driver's license and meet eligibility requirements to be covered under the organization's vehicle insurance policy.

Starting Salary Range: $42,300 - $46,700

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing - 10%

Sitting - 90%

Squatting - Occasional

Kneeling - Occasional

Bending - Occasional

Driving - Occasional

Lifting - Occasional

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Time Type: Full time

Pay Range: $0.00--$0.00

Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.